Garcia's family care providers
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Quality First Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:15 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Feb 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/2/26, and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 2/2/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. A copy of the notice of inspection rights was given to the facility. 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of this
Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Mid-Year Inspection Conducted on 8/18/25, and Are Subject…Midyear
The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Mid-Year Inspection conducted on 8/18/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies.
Feb 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 2/5/25, and Are Subject To…Compliance (Annual)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 2/5/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Christine Fiore 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of re
Apr 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were No Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Initial Monitoring Inspection Conducted on 4/8/24, and Are Subject…Initial Monitoring
There were no deficiencies found at the time of the initial monitoring inspection conducted on 4/8/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Note: A full inspection was not conducted. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow 4 of 4 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection.
Feb 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Were Zero Deficiencies Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on February 13, 2024, and Are…Monitoring
There were zero deficiencies found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on February 13, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer: Katie Corrow 1 of 1 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The group home was licensed at the time of the inspection.
Feb 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Following Deficiencies Were Found at the Time of the Initial Inspection Conducted on February 7, 2024, and Are…Compliance (Initial)
The following deficiencies were found at the time of the initial inspection conducted on February 7, 2024, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Compliance Officer Supervisor: Lisa Emery 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. T